By Osagie Alonge
Radio presenter Freeze has been getting himself in the news quite frequently in recent weeks. After conducting an eye-opening interview with D’banj he got into a Tweet fight with maverick producer Don Jazzy but they’ve settled their differences and moved on.
The COOL FM OAP was a guest of UK’s Factory 78 and was asked to give his list of ‘Top 5 Nigerian Artistes’.
Freeze gave an interesting list mentioning the likes of D’banj, 2face, Psquare, Davido, Wizkid, Ice Prince.
Here’s his list below and reason for picking them…
5. Ice Prince: (No comment)
4. Wizkid: Freeze says the 22-year-old EME pop singer is ‘great’ and hardworking but takes fourth position because he feels he is not really in touch with his reality as compared to Davido.
3. Davido: Freeze explains he is placing Davido a step higher than Wizzy because he feels the 20-year-old is more in touch with his reality as a musician making reference to the ‘All of you’ track the singer recorded on his debut album.
2. 2face and Psquare: Freeze says Mr Idibia and the pop duo tie on his number two position – while not making further comments on Peter and Paul Okoye, he does have a few words for 2face.
Freeze says 2face is a ‘talented musician’, makes brilliant music although he doesn’t understand his recent songs that have to do with ‘freedom fighting’, ‘2face is meek like Moses in the Bible’, Freeze says. ‘He is also an inspiration to the generation, contributing his quota to making sure the next generation is not underpopulated‘, he jokes.
1. D’banj: Freeze places D’banj in number one spot. His reason? ‘I think he has gone through a lot, signing with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music’, Freeze explains and continues by giving props to The Entertainer’s former label partner Don Jazzy.
Freeze also makes reference to faded stars like Style Plus, The Remedies and Eedris Abdulkareem but then dampens the reminiscence by saying he’s ‘not here to resurrect any careers’.
Watch the video below…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcVCDw8-KPg[/youtube]
10 comments
Freez is an insult to his profession. Lacks d ability 2control his tongue as an OAP…he doesn’t knw hw 2keep his wack feelings and dispositions to himself. Why would he place 2baba second n d’banj ahead. What impact has d’banj made in d nig music industry apart 4m preachin sex..does imorality warrant dat spot..jst bcuz he’s ur personal friend n den u have 2shunne reality n became bias. Wat does d’banj sing about apart 4rm sex n immorality. Get a life Freeze n stop disgracing ur family. Enough said..am out of here…whack White rabbit!
@frankie….U’re a big fool!!! Bcos U lyk 2face more than D’Banj,does dat mean every1 else shld lyk 2face more than D’Banj?! Dats his own opinion and he has a right 2 it…U too shld become a celebtiry 2mao so U sef go get pple 2 come luk ur opinions! By d way,even though D’Banj MAY nt be a better artiste than 2face,D’Banj has done more 4 d nigerian music industry than 2face will eva do!
Rubbish!!!
Bosco, ye of little brain. Insulting yourself cuz you re shallow minded. Making assesments without looking at the bigger picture. Hw has D’Banj contributed to the Nigerian music industry moredan 2face who paved d way 4its prominence. You idiot, thinking with your pennis cuz you dnt listen 2d lyrics of songs bt only d beats. Good music wise, songs dat stands d test of tym; D’banj aint evn close to 2face, you dis maggot! Fuck you imbecile!
1.rnb/pop giant of africa psquare
1.rnb/pop giant of africa- psquare.2.psquare.3.2face.4.wizzy.5.dbanj
Dis is nt a matter of insultin each, i strongly agree wit freeze for ratin d banj first
D’banj is no more for Nigeria only, in Africa also. Dbanj, follow by Psquare, 2face. Forget past and talk about recent act. D’banj and Psquare are more far than 2face. When you dude are still saying 2face, why he no won any good award for the year.
Nigerians are so dull. how on earth will u place dbang ahead of 2face. when last did dbang drop out an album. music with poor lyrics. music Is not all about club. music should should also pass message. apart from fla there is no other artist in Nigeria u can compare to 2face dat is y is called 2baba. 9ice, Asia bad p square.
2baba is no 1 in Africa” second is psquare